Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded (sweetened coconut)
  • 1/2 cup chopped Macadamia nuts

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar until they are light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the pineapple, egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.
  • in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, salt, baking soda and coconut.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Mix in macadamia nuts.
  • Using rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, place onto prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. They will spread slightly.
  • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Allow to cool on baking sheet for a couple minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.